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In response to these threats, Sheriff Chitwood did not retreat. Instead, he doubled down, not only matching the rhetoric of his antagonists but proclaiming his determination to investigate and arrest those involved. In a press conference that underscored his forthright stance against hate, Chitwood brought together leaders from various religious backgrounds to present a united front. He articulated his belief that these trolls represented cowardly acts behind the anonymity of their computers, emphasizing that he considered their threats an honor rather than intimidation.